Ronnie tries to motivate Myjia at halftime. Myjia takes all in dramatic win
Pasir Ris - In the most dramatic of fashion, ace striker Chia Jun Hao scored a stunning 25-yard freekick to seal a truly memorable 6-5 win for Myjia on Saturday afternoon.
Leading 4-1 at one stage in the first half, Myjia uncharacteristically let GE Aviation FC into the game with some sloppy defending before defending a slender 4-3 lead into the second half.
It was Jun Hao who once again showed his eye for goal to feed on a through ball from on-loan defender Roy and he made no mistake slotting the ball past the Aviation keeper. Myjia deservedly going into a one-goal lead but against the run of play, the Aviation strikers scored a goal from a counter attack to level the score.
A very spirited Myjia display saw the players up the ante despite the equaliser. Midfielder Kenneth Koh who had an outstanding game started the rout when he broke through the opposition defence and attempted to chip the keeper. The chip was blocked by the keeper but Kenneth latched on the rebound with a sliding shot. 2-1 to Myjia and there was more to come.
Kenneth once again drove through the midfield and skipped past the Aviation defenders and unleashed a rocket of a shot which crashed against the crossbar. Jun Hao was on hand to follow up and headed the rebound in. Myjia was on a roll by now and before long lanky forward Ronnie Low added to the goals with his first goal of the season. The goal courtesy of a cheeky backheel flick, extended Myjia's lead to an impressive 4-1.
Somewhat strangely, Myjia complacently dropped a gear or two to allow GE Aviation FC into the game at 4-3 just before halftime.
The second haf started nervously as Myjia were unable to get into their gears. Aviation No. 68 took advantage of the rustiness and promptly levelled the score at 4-4. The drama at Pasir Ris Crest began to unfold with both sides seemingly equal in every aspect of the game. It took another 25 minutes before Myjia got a breakthrough. The effort from both sides were highly commendable but at this instance, it was Myjia who had the advantage. Good pressure from the attackers forced the Aviation rightback into a schoolboy error as he cleared the ball across his goal only Kenneth to score with a supreme diving header. Pasir Ris is fast becoming a favourite haunting ground for Kenneth with his second spectacular goal after his volley last season at the very same ground. The goal was also Kenneth's third goal in two games at the ground.
The team were jubilant and celebrated wildly with the goalscorer, the fans were ecstatic. Myjia had worked hard for the goal and had gotten their rewards. The team pushed back in numbers to protect the lead and for a good fifteen minutes, it appeared the final score would be 5-4. The Aviation strikers though had other ideas. A break down the right side allowed an Aviation striker a clear sight on goal. Evading challenges from Jerry and then Jun Hao, the striker whacked in a low shot which spilled out of Raymond's hands and into the net. 5-5 and with less than 3 mintues on the clock, everyone present would have settled for a highly entertaining 5-5 draw.
The script was however far from complete. A late challenge on Wai Meng by a tiring Aviation midfielder presented Myjia with a free kick from 25-yards out and with the last kick of the game, Jun Hao grabbed his hat-trick and sealed a 6-5 victory for Myjia in a rousing finale.
5/6/07, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
Myjia Celebrates 4-4 Result Against RSAF Vets.
St. Georges - Myjia produced a stunning team effort to earn a fascinating 4-4 draw against RSAF Veterans in front of an expected record crowd of 32.
The game kicked off in a frentic pace but it was Myjia who drew first blood through hotshot striker Chia Junhao. Latching on to a pass down the left flank, speed demon Delvin outpace the Vets defender before squaring the pass from the byline for Junhao to sidefoot past the keeper.
It was an impressive start for Myjia who matched the bigger and more experienced opponents pass for pass, stride for stride.
Myjia continued to play with much self-belief and the play was rewarded when new signing Jerry was brought down in the penalty box. Waimeng stepped up and duly converted the penalty. Two goals up and the match could not have begun any brighter for Myjia.
It took a cruel twist of fate to turn the game for the Veterans as successive defensive lapses allowed the Veterans to claw their way back into the game. To be fair to the Myjia defence, the midfield has to shoulder part of the blame for failing to track back fast enough for both the goals.
At two apiece, it was game on and the Veterans gained much confidence from their fightback to wrestle control of the midfield and the game in general. Their No. 17 in particular, who had a brilliant game, began to come into the play more often and it was his pass that set up the theird goal for the Veterans to lead for the first time in the game.
3-2 and at this stage, the earlier confidence appeared to be ebbing away from the entire Myjia team. The game however took another twist with virtually the last kick of the game before halftime.
Junhao showed his strength and sharpness to outmuscle the defender to a through ball and with his pedigree in front of goal, he made no mistake to tie the game at 3-3 for Myjia at the halfway mark.
The second half began much like the first. Both sets of players battled competitively for the ball and for the first 15 minutes of the second period, it appeared that the Veterans were the more likely winners with their No. 17 continually having the upper hand.
It was to no one's surprise when the Veterans led for the second time in the match in the 65th minute. The Veterans attack continued wave after wave and it took a collective effort from Myjia players to win the possession back.
It was a monumental effort from the team to match the rahter impressive Veterans and every Myjia player deserves the praises for the hardwork and effort they put in on the unfamiliar pitch.
It was the correct result and a fair reflection of the quality of both team when Junhao completed his hat-trick and impressively his second of the season in only five games played. This time showing his keen eye for goal, Junhao lobbed the advancing goalkeeper from 25 yards out.
4-4 the final score to a pulsating game in what must be one of the better performance by the Myjia team. The fans and players alike await the next game hoping for a repeat of such performance.
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